Area Code 2591 – Lüdinghausen
The phone area code for Lüdinghausen is 2591 (international format +492591). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2591
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📍 Geographic Location of Lüdinghausen
Geographic Overview
The +49 2591 calling code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Lüdinghausen telephone area in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This code serves the town of Lüdinghausen and its immediate surroundings, including the districts of Seppenrade and parts of the neighboring municipalities within the Coesfeld district. The area is characterized by its historic water castles and the Stever River, but from a telecommunications perspective, it is a classic example of a German fixed-line local network.
Dialing Formats
When calling a subscriber within the Lüdinghausen area, the local number length is typically 7 digits after the area code, resulting in a complete national significant number (NSN) of 10 digits (excluding the leading trunk prefix). The international format for dialing from abroad is +49 2591 XXXXXXX. Within Germany, callers must use the trunk prefix 0 before the area code, so a domestic long-distance call would be dialed as 0 2591 XXXXXXX. Local calls within the same area code can often be made using only the subscriber number, but this depends on the specific carrier and local dialing regulations.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The +49 2591 code is administered by the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) and is allocated to the geographic region of Lüdinghausen. It covers not only the urban center but also the rural areas that are part of the municipality. The code is used for both residential and business fixed-line services, and it is not portable to mobile networks. Since the liberalization of the German telecom market, multiple carriers may offer services under this code, but the geographic assignment remains fixed.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Germany, dial 02591 followed by the local subscriber number. For international callers, replace the leading zero with the German country code +49, so the format becomes +49 2591 followed by the subscriber number. When calling from a mobile phone within Germany, it is advisable to always use the full national format (0 2591) to avoid any ambiguity, especially if the caller is outside the local area.
This geographic code is part of the German numbering plan and is subject to the same regulatory framework as other fixed-line codes. It is not a toll-free or premium rate number; standard call charges apply based on the caller's tariff and the destination.